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Air Warfare
DSEI 2025: ‘Future force’ a focus but questions remain on core UK air programmes
3rd September 2025
Focused on shaping the armed forces for the fight ahead, DSEI will hone in on new technology and small and medium enterprises to help lead the sector forward.
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Defence Notes
Saudi Arabia eyes large procurement spend as it boosts 2025 defence budget to $78 billion
11th February 2025
The new figure is an increase from US$75.8 billion in 2024 and showcases the country’s focus on its Saudi Vision 2030 to achieve a diversified and sustainable economy, reducing the Kingdom’s dependency on oil.
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Air Warfare
Portugal may snub F-35 fighter jets in the face of Trump administration “unpredictability”
14th March 2025
A change in the White House’s attitude towards NATO and its European allies may lead to Portugal opting for a non-US option to replace its ageing Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter fleet.
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Air Warfare
Turkey scales back F-16 deal while US shifts position on F-35s, minister claims
28th November 2024
Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler gave updates on the country’s F-16 and Eurofighter acquisitions in Parliament, while signalling the US could reinstate Turkey into its F-35 programme.
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Air Warfare
Turkey moves one step closer towards Eurofighter Typhoon purchase
17th October 2024
Germany, the last country in the programme’s consortium to agree to any potential sale, has now softened its objections as the go-ahead for technical talks has been given.
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Air Warfare
Typhoon remains “at heart of UK defence” despite claims production has stopped
19th November 2024
BAE Systems Air business has reaffirmed its commitment to the Typhoon programme as union representatives from the company urge the UK government to order 24 Typhoon jets.
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Air Warfare
DSEI 2025: The fighter market shift to Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T)
15th September 2025
Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capabilities is set to become a market differentiator for fighter aircraft, allowing 4.5-5th generation platforms to remain relevant to the battlefield.
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Air Warfare
Saudi Arabia “considering its options” with potential 100 Kaan jet acquisition
8th January 2025
Despite local media reports, an analyst has suggested that the country could be using these discussions as a way to gain bargaining power to bolster its bid to join the Global Combat Air Programme.
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Air Warfare
Taurus KEPD 350E missile sees upgrade for German armed forces
4th April 2025
Taurus Systems, a joint venture between MBDA Germany and Saab, was awarded a $161 million 10-year contract in January 2025 to modernise the Taurus 350 missile.
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Defence Notes
EU commits to increased defence spending and boosting capability
4th February 2025
There has been increased pressure from the second-term Trump administration in the US, as there was in the first term, for increased defence spending from non-US NATO countries, a move which is noted by Europe as already occurring.
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Air Warfare
“We need GCAP” to face evolving threats says RAF chief
14th November 2024
The UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) chief of the air staff discussed the current state of the RAF and its need to be “match fit” for a changing warfare threat.
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Air Warfare
ECRS Mk2 radar makes first flight on Eurofighter Typhoon
30th September 2024
The test, part of ongoing developments for the UK Typhoon fleet, was operated at BAE Systems in Lancashire and supported by the radar’s developer, Leonardo UK.
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Air Warfare
UK and Qatar pledge to expand collaboration on Typhoon and Hawk aircraft
10th December 2024
The two countries signed collaboration agreements across the Hawk and Typhoon aircraft squadrons, but what could this mean for potential Typhoon orders?
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Air Warfare
Indian defence budget boosted by 9% as MoD heralds a “year of reforms”
7th February 2025
This new budget announcement, which has an increased focus on domestic procurement, comes as international countries arrive ahead of Aero India 2025.
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Air Warfare
More AMRAAMs approved for Denmark under $744 million deal
30th October 2024
There has been a spike in demand for Raytheon’s Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs), including a US$1.2 billion Pentagon order for 12 countries as well as US Navy and US Air Force. There have also been approvals this year for sales to Israel, Norway, Romania and Singapore.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - electronic warfare
Jamming and Escort Electronic Attack Aircraft (luWES) [Germany]
Programme Background According to earlier reports, Berlin had earlier decided to procure 15 EA-18G Growlers over the Eurofighter Typhoon ECR concept, which is expected to be ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-18 Replacement Phase II/Project Halcon II [Spain]
Programme Background The Spanish Air Force began requirements assessments, although potential suppliers, including Boeing (F/A-18E/F), Lockheed Martin (F-35), and Airbus-BAE-Leonardo (Eurofighter Typhoon), are already engaged ...
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Fighter - multirole
Project Quadriga [Germany]
Programme Background Under Project Quadriga, Berlin is seeking a replacement for its 33 Typhoon Tranche 1. Furthermore, Germany is offering its Tranche 1 fleet to ...
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Fighter - multirole
Additional Eurofighter Procurement [Italy]
Programme Background Requirements The Italian Air Force has identified a capability gap that will coincide with the retirement of the Eurofighter Tranche 1 (starting from 2028) ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Typhoon Tranche 3A [Saudi Arabia]
In June 2018, Saudi Arabia agreed to procure 48 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft from BAE. The total procurement cost for 48 aircraft is estimated at ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Typhoon Tranche 3A [Saudi Arabia]
In June 2018, Saudi Arabia agreed to procure 48 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft from BAE. The total procurement cost for 48 aircraft is estimated at ...
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Data links
Data links | Typhoon Tranche 3A [Saudi Arabia]
In June 2018, Saudi Arabia agreed to procure 48 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft from BAE. The total procurement cost for 48 aircraft is estimated at ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | Typhoon Tranche 3A [Saudi Arabia]
In June 2018, Saudi Arabia agreed to procure 48 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft from BAE. The total procurement cost for 48 aircraft is estimated at ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | Typhoon Tranche 3A [Saudi Arabia]
In June 2018, Saudi Arabia agreed to procure 48 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft from BAE. The total procurement cost for 48 aircraft is estimated at ...
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Fighter - multirole
Project Halcon I [Spain]
Programme Background The Spanish Air Force began requirements assessments, although potential suppliers including Boeing (F/A-18E/F), Lockheed Martin (F-35), Airbus-BAE-Leonardo (Eurofighter Typhoon) are already engaged with ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Additional Eurofighter Procurement [Italy]
On 4 July 2024, Italy started the procedure to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoons through a ministerial decreet presented to the parliament. The programme has a ...
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Data links
Data links | Additional Eurofighter Procurement [Italy]
On 4 July 2024, Italy started the procedure to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoons through a ministerial decreet presented to the parliament. The programme has a ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Additional Eurofighter Procurement [Italy]
On 4 July 2024, Italy started the procedure to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoons through a ministerial decreet presented to the parliament. The programme has a ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | Additional Eurofighter Procurement [Italy]
On 4 July 2024, Italy started the procedure to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoons through a ministerial decreet presented to the parliament. The programme has a ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | Additional Eurofighter Procurement [Italy]
On 4 July 2024, Italy started the procedure to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoons through a ministerial decreet presented to the parliament. The programme has a ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: air combat simulators
Eurofighter Typhoon ASTA
CAE’s Medallion-6000 visual system is used for the Eurofighter Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids (ASTA) programme. In Germany, CAE was awarded a contract in 2014 to ...
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Fighter - multirole
Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 4/4+
The Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 4 is the latest variant of the Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft family, fitted with the latest phase three enhancements and the CAPTOR E ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
Praetorian DASS
The Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) for the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft provides protection against air-to-air and surface-to-air threats. It integrates an Electronic Support Measure ...
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Fighter - electronic warfare
Eurofighter EK (Electronic Combat)
The Eurofighter EK is the jamming and escort electronic attack version of the Eurofighter fighter jet. Developed by Airbus and incorporating Saab's Arexis EW suite ...
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Fighter - multirole
Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A (Block 20, 25, 25C)
The Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A is the latest variant of the Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft family. Under the Tranche 3A contract signed in 2009, a total ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
Eurofighter FTD
The Eurofighter Flight Training Device (FTD) provides initial and recurrent training to Eurofighter Typhoon pilots. Consisting of a reproduction of the aircraft cockpit, virtual touchscreen ...
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Air: air combat simulators
Typhoon Escape Trainer
EDM produces full-scale high-fidelity crew escape and safety systems trainers for the Eurofighter Typhoon.
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Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems
Ariel Mk II
The Ariel Mk II fibre-optic towed radar decoy protects fighter and transport aircraft from radar-guided threats, including those employing mono-pulse tracking techniques. The decoy is ...
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Air: air combat simulators
Eurofighter Typhoon ASTA
Indra has assumed general management and the largest holding in Eurofighter Simulation Systems (ESS), the company responsible for the Eurofighter Typhoon Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids ...
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Data links
Data Links
Wideband, long-range secure data links (C- and Ku-band) are available off the shelf for airborne use and adaptable to specific requirements, providing image transmission from ...
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Fighter - multirole
Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 1 (Block 1, 1B, 1C, 2, 2B ,5, 5A)
Typhoon is a twin-engine multirole aircraft with forward canards and a delta wing. Development began in 1983 with France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK. ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
EJ200
Designed especially for the Eurofighter Typhoon multi-role aircraft, the EJ200 engine is currently being manufactured by an international collaboration between Rolls-Royce, Avio Aero, ITP Aero ...
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Transponders and IFF
M425
The M425 is a family of IFF transponders produced by Leonardo. Designed as a Mode 5/S capable, next-generation system, it is in service with the ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Eurofighter HMSS
Eurofighter Typhoon’s Helmet Mounted Symbology System (HMSS) provides pilots with enhanced situational awareness, data display and sensor/effector cueing. Developed by BAE Systems, it is in ...
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Air-to-air missiles
Meteor
The Meteor is a beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile that is intended to be used against long-range targets in an ECM-rich environment. Guided by an advanced active radar seeker, the ...
